Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Dienstplichtig Sergeant (Enlisted Sergeant)

Awarded on:

November 24th, 1950

Citation:
"Distinguished himself through courageous action against the enemy on 12 May 1940 as a group commander by moving from a defensive position near WONS (Friesland) over a distance of approximately 150 m under heavy enemy fire to attend to the wounded, because medics did not dare to do so, and, assisted by a sergeant who followed him, from the location under heavy enemy fire where the wounded were located, to safety."

Royal decree no. 9